The officers confirm that the Sunfish was fine and that it was not struggling or suffering, that’s just the way they swim – which can look quite clumsy from afar!
However, any new tourists around the area kept calling in and the station later had to release another statement to the public, telling them to stop calling in about the Sunfish. The creature became a beloved source of amusement for the town and raised awareness about the fish itself. Photo Credit: Murdoch University_Smithsonian Magazine